insert_link Health / Medical NPPF open letter to patients and members of Namibian medical aid funds Dear Patients and Members of Namibian Medical Aid Funds… The purpose of this communication is to provide some information on the latest developments within the Namibian private healthcare system, a system of such quality and standard that it even surpasses many systems in first-world countries. This is due in large part to a combination of excellent facilities, excellent practitioners and an excellent financial system providing a functional third-party payer (medical […] todayNovember 16, 2023 499
insert_link Local Empowering the San: legal capacity building for Human Rights Access’ project launched The Legal Assistance Centre (LAC) is pleased to announce the launch of a new EU-funded project ’Empowering the San: Legal Capacity building for Human Rights Access' on 15 November 2023. The project is funded by the European Union with EUR 330,000 (approximately 6.5 million Namibian Dollars), and implemented by the Legal Assistance Centre, in collaboration with other relevant stakeholders. The project will run for a period of three years. The […] todayNovember 16, 2023 7
insert_link Health / Medical Malaria elimination efforts intensify in Oshikoto despite challenges The Ministry of Health and Social Services' malaria ambassador for Oshikoto, Vilho Nuunyango, is determined to eradicate malaria in the region despite facing several challenges. Nuunyango expressed this commitment during a courtesy visit to the office of Oshikoto Governor Penda Ya Ndakolo on Wednesday. “We want to fulfil our vision of eliminating malaria in the whole of Oshikoto by the end of this year,” said Nuunyango. The health ministry’s regional […] todayNovember 16, 2023 4
insert_link Health / Medical Government concerned about maternal, neonatal deaths: Shangula Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr Kalumbi Shangula, has expressed concern over the increased maternal deaths, stillbirths and neonatal deaths in Namibia. The minister was speaking on Thursday during the opening of the National Seminar on Neonatal Care in Swakopmund. The one-day seminar provides an opportunity for experts and practitioners in the field of pediatrics and neonatology to exchange ideas and collaborate on innovative solutions to improve the health […] todayNovember 16, 2023 10
insert_link Africa Effective rollout of eSIMs requires diverse and optimized systems Telco operators in Africa have a real opportunity to boost revenue and customer growth by expediting the deployment of eSims. But first they’ll need to navigate the nuances of local markets respectively, and optimise their processes. According to Louis Avenant, Senior Project Manager at Itemate Solutions, the exponential growth in smart and connected devices make a strong case for greater investment in the nascent technology. “eSIMs eliminate the need for […] todayNovember 16, 2023 45
insert_link Local Linyondi appointed as Bank Windhoek’s strategic communication manager On Wednesday, 15 November 2023, Bank Windhoek’s Executive Officer of Marketing and Corporate Communication Services, Jacquiline Pack, announced Samuel Linyondi as the Bank’s Strategic Communication Manager, effective 1 October 2023. Pack said that Linyondi is a qualified and industry-experienced strategic communication professional. She added that he offers an extensive background in all aspects of strategic communication, strategy, brand and image repositioning, stakeholder engagement, internal and external communication, and media relations. […] todayNovember 16, 2023 79
insert_link Africa Ethiopian equips new A350’s with Thales’ AVANT Up Inflight entertainment Ethiopian Airlines Group, the fastest-growing global airline brand and the continent’s largest airline, is pleased to announce that it has selected the AVANT Up inflight entertainment solution for its upcoming aircraft, the Airbus A350-1000. Ethiopian, a multi-award winner including SKYTRAX awards for six years in a row, will introduce the latest technology inflight entertainment system from Thales Inflyt Experience with a new user interface to enhance passengers’ experience and several […] todayNovember 15, 2023 6
insert_link Namibia Geingob appoints Ndeitunga as Ohangwena governor President Hage Geingob has appointed former Namibian Police Force Inspector General, Sebastian Ndeitunga, as Governor of the Ohangwena Region, with effect from 16 November 2023. This comes after Geingob relieved Walde Ndevashiya of his duties as Ohangwena Region Governor with immediate effect from 16 November 2023. In a media statement on Wednesday, Geingob thanked the outgoing Ndevashiya for his service during his tenure as Ohangwena governor. “By virtue of the […] todayNovember 15, 2023 4
insert_link Namibia Ondangwa and Omuthiya without water Residents of Ondangwa up to Omuthiya were left with dry taps since Tuesday night due to a pipe burst at the J&M Complex in Ondangwa. NamWater’s chief strategy and corporate affairs officer Kadiva Hamutumwa, confirmed this on Wednesday, saying the pipe broke on Tuesday night around 23h00 at Ondangwa. According to Hamutumwa, the Oshali pipeline runs under the Ondangwa J&M Complex. “As a result of the pipeline break, water supply […] todayNovember 15, 2023 13
